Susutainability at ISB
Integrated into daily operations with responsible practices, embedded in academics to shape future-ready leaders, and championed through student-led initiatives for lasting impact.
Our sustainability efforts directly support ISB's mission of Knowledge Creation, Business Leadership, Community Impact, and Thought Leadership, while embodying our core values: Excellence, Openness, Caring, Collaboration, Initiative, and Innovation.
ISB’s research centres generate insights that influence policies on climate change, public health, governance, and inclusive growth, ensuring that business education translates into meaningful, sustainable action.
Through innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven leadership, ISB continues to champion sustainability, equipping future leaders to drive positive change.
Both ISB campuses Hyderabad(260 acres) and Mohali (70 acres) exemplify our commitment to sustainability through design and operations, meeting LEED Gold and IGBC Platinum certification standards. School level assessments of Carbon Audit, Accessibility Audit and Water Audit ensures sustainable pathway for the future.
Policies ensure ethical decision-making, resource efficiency, and responsible operations. Our diversity-focused admissions and scholarship policies promote equity and inclusion.
Ethical responsibility is seamlessly woven into our curriculum, preparing students to lead with integrity. Pro bono student projects align with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, reinforcing ISB’s commitment to responsible business. Sustainability conclaves and Net Impact club's engagements promote a spirit of creating social impact. Activities of blood donation and tree plantation drives foster community relations.
Advanced Rainwater Harvesting: Japanese modular wave technology enhances water recharge.
Efficient Irrigation: Rainwater harvesting pits, Drip and sprinkler systems conserve water. Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) ensure complete zero-discharge wastewater recycling.
Resource Optimization: Water aerators installed in 90% of taps.
Energy and HVAC Efficiency: Enhanced with LED lighting, Heat pumps and Electronically Commutated Fans.
Minimize ecological footprint through holistic waste management.
Segregation at Source: Colour-coded disposal systems with separate biomedical waste management.
Organic Waste Processing: 200kg-capacity Organic Waste Converter plant enables in-house composting.
Hazardous Waste Management: Structured buy-back programme ensures safe disposal.
Sustainable Packaging: Usage of biodegradable garbage bags to reduce landfill impact.
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ISB is committed to long-term sustainability goals with the following initiatives:
Renewable Energy: 1.2 MW solar power system for transitioning towards clean energy.
Plastic-Free Campus: A reverse osmosis (RO) glass bottling plant to eliminate plastic bottle usage.
Mass Plantation Drives: Expanding green cover to enhance biodiversity.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure: EV charging stations and partnerships with e-cab service providers.
Enhanced Waste Management: Collaborations with authorised scrap vendors to monitor and minimise the carbon footprint
Transition to Bio Diesel to reduce fuel related emissions.
Engaging and informative stories about campus life, student achievements, faculty research, events, and community involvement.
ISB’s drive to prioritise environmental consciousness in its campuses is reflected in cohesive efforts to minimise emissions and reduce the adverse impact on the environment arising from daily operations. The approach includes reducing carbon footprint by integrating efficient resource management, energy conservation, and environmental protection into the very core of its operations, supporting broader ecological goals, and fostering a resilient and sustainable future.
